So, a lot has happened since the beginning of the year.

I've started a journey learning the German tongues :D It's a lot of fun and I like it a lot. I'm still a beginner right now, though. n n;;

I've started teaching myself how to make bento lunches for my mother and I. It is also a lot of fun, and I can use these skills to appreciate a culture different from my own! :D I'm also learning some new ways to cook and new flavors that I like. Like Kimchi o3o never knew I would love something like it so much~

I got a new car!!! It's an '04 Oldsmobile Alero. Black. It's hot as fuck. LOL It needs a little work done, but my dad is both teaching me how and helping me fix up my car. The hood was dented when I got it, so we went to the junkyard and got a nearly mint condition hood that is dark enough blue you almost can't tell it doesn't match. I kind of like it. We also got me a new trunk lid that has a spoiler :P Dad's idea. We haven't installed it yet, because it needs to be taken apart and cleaned. Not to mention other little things that we've been working on; seat belt stop kits so that the buckle doesn't slip to the floor every time, new cables for the passenger seat so that it will be able to recline again, cleaning the mold out of the trunk, getting prep kits for my car (jumper cables, first aid, etc) and all that nifty little stuff :3

It's a lot of stuff in such a short time, but it feels like this year is going to be a really good one.

Oh! Before I forget! Here's my sob story for this journal entry LOL

I've struggled with being overweight almost all my life, because of compiled medical conditions and hereditary traits that have stacked against me during my years. I'm only almost 24 and I weigh almost...or maybe now...400 pounds. Or almost 182 Kilograms for those who use metric. It has caused me many more health problems and much pain. BUT! here's where the story gets a glimmer of hope :D

I have contemplated for a long time, because working out relentlessly, starving myself and dietary plans just didn't seem to help, I will be getting gastric bypass. This is a very big decision for me. It will change my entire life and the things that are important to me. Because as it is, I very much do love food. I love the different tastes and how you can combine them to make new flavors and how things look when you cook them. But it is more important to me that I be able to breathe and not hurt every time I do anything. So, to wrap up this thought, on the 18th of April will be my first appointment: my consultation appointment. That will be the day my new journey begins. I don't know how long it will be before I get the surgery, but up until then, I will be working out again, eating based on a list of acceptable foods that will help with the weight loss. I have a great support system in my life already, but I thought I would let my other friends know too :3

Sorry that my journal is so long! Homigosh! But so much stuff is happening this year and it's going so fast!! Next thing I know, I'll have my own apartment and begin my journey towards college and becoming an author! :D I'm so excited. 2016 is the year for this kitten!!